The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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Hello

I will also say G'day and probably fade into lurking like the last guys said. I am also an Aussie but haven't lived there for quite a while. I have been running games and therefore drawing maps since the mid 80s and I was very impressed by what I have seen here so far. Leaves me for dead

At the guild, we like maps. We don't care what software you use, we like hand-drawn, too. Post up what you've got - nobody laughs.

When I joined, I was using Paint. If I'd lurked, I'd probably still be using Paint.
Why lurk in a gallery when you can talk to Rembrandt and ask questions?

By interacting with the guys here, I've learnt other software, and other techniques, asked questions, posted crappy maps and asked for feedback - and got useful constructive comments in return - and I've found that the best way to learn stuff here is to have a go, post up whatever mess you've managed alone, and get the other guys to talk you through improvements.

We don't mind whether you lurk or participate, but you'll get more out of the site if you participate.